Remains of 240 people including kids found in UK
First Published: 12th October, 2022 15:17 IST
The 'hugely significant' discovery was made under the old Ocky White building which reportedly closed in 2013
The remains of over 240 people, including children were discovered Tuesday by archaeologists working on the remnants of a priory found beneath a former department store in Wales’ Pembrokeshire.
The BBC said the discovery is being called a ‘window into medieval Haverfordwest (the area in Wales)’ by experts who believe the remains are those of the residents of a St Saviour’s Priory believed to have been founded by an order of Dominican monks in 1256.
The town was besieged in 1405 by Owain Glyndŵr and they could be victims of that conflict
The ‘hugely significant’ discovery was made under the old Ocky White building which reportedly closed in 2013 after occupying the site for nearly a century.
Site supervisor Andrew Shobbrook was quoted as describing the priory as a ‘significant complex of buildings with dormitories, scriptoriums (or rooms in medieval European monasteries devoted to writing)’.
“It’s quite a prestigious place to be buried. You have a range of people, from the wealthy to general townsfolk,” he said.
Experts are of the view that the graveyards could have been in use up until the 18th century.
They also believe about half the remains of children are indicative of a high mortality rate at that time.
The bones will be analyzed for further details before being reburied. The discovery of remains with head injuries indicated their involvement in battles with wounds caused by arrows or musket balls.
Meanwhile, the site is being redeveloped to become a food emporium, bar, and rooftop terrace.
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